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High expectations: Kent State baseball prepares for 2020 season

Nick Pedone Sports reporter February 13, 2020

Kent State’s baseball team has packed its bags and successfully arrived in Florida, beyond eager to start the 2020 season.Last season, the team finished 30-24 overall and had an impressive 17-8 record...

Sophomore catcher Tim DalPorto catches a pop fly hit by a player from Youngstown State University on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. The Flashes won 5-2.

Baseball takes down YSU at home

Zach Harley April 13, 2016

Last time the Youngstown State Penguins were at Schoonover Stadium the Flashes walked away with a 12-6 victory thanks to a four RBI day from then-freshman designated-hitter, Brad Hamilton.Wednesday’s...

Sophomore infielder Dylan Rosa waits for the pitch in the pouring rain a game against Canisius College on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. After a delay due to lightning, the Flashes lost to Canisius 5-4.

Baseball drops home game to Canisius

Zach Harley April 6, 2016

Sixteen strikeouts weren't enough for the Flashes as the Kent State baseball team lost to Canisius College 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon.Coming off of a dominant pitching performance from Connor Wollersheim...

Josh Hollander slides into home plate scoring the first run in the home opener game against the University of Pittsburgh on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. The Flashes lost 9-4.

Baseball drops home opener to Pitt

Zach Harley March 16, 2016

It was an electric atmosphere at Schoonover Stadium on Wednesday evening as Kent State (10-4) took on the Pittsburgh Panthers (8-6) in Kent State’s home opener.The Golden Flashes came in riding a 10-game...

Baseball, softball training facility dedication kicks off homecoming

Ricky Salcer October 19, 2014

A cool rainy fall day in Kent, Ohio didn’t stop a number of faculty, current baseball and softball players and alumni from attending Saturday’s dedication event at Schoonover Stadium.The David and...

Flashes win with walk-off hit by a pitch against Northern Illinois

Richie Mulhall May 3, 2014

Box ScoreTwo weeks ago, the Kent State baseball team (29-16, 12-6 Mid-American Conference) was the hottest team going in the MAC.Starting with a victory against Buffalo and ending with a win in the first...

Kent State redshirt junior John Fasola follows through after a pitch towards the end of the game against University of Pittsburgh, April 16, 2014. The Flahes won, 4-1.

Long home stand concludes as Flashes baseball hosts Penn State, Malone

Richie Mulhall April 21, 2014

The Kent State baseball team (25-13, 11-4 Mid-American Conference), fresh off its series victory over Buffalo, will take to the field at Schoonover Stadium for the final time of this long, 10-game home...

Junior infielder Sawyer Polen makes contact with a pitch at the game against Miami University Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Flashes played a three game tournament winning two out of the three games. They lost Sunday's game, 4-6.

Flashes hope for better defense, look to rebound Wednesday after loss to Miami

Richie Mulhall April 14, 2014

Bitter winter weather is projected to return with vengeance Tuesday, and due to the unfavorable forecast, Tuesday’s Kent State baseball game has been canceled.The team will take a short break from Mid-American...

Sophomore infielder Zarley Zalewski makes contact with a pitch at the game against Miami University Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Flashes played a three game tournament winning two out of the three games.

Defensive blunders doom Flashes in 6-4 loss to Miami

Richie Mulhall April 13, 2014

Four unearned runs made the difference in the Kent State baseball team’s 6-4 loss to Miami in the series finale between the two MAC adversaries Sunday at Schoonover Stadium.The Flashes (22-12, 9-3 Mid-American...

Sophomore infielder Justin Wagner hits a line side ball during the first doubleheader held against Oakland University on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Kent State is set to face Ohio University this weekend.

Flashes look to carry over success from Oakland game into Athens

Richie Mulhall April 3, 2014

In the paradoxical midst of beautiful weather and howling winds, the Kent State baseball team (16-10, 4-2 Mid-American Conference) absolutely squashed the Oakland Grizzlies this past Tuesday at Schoonover...